Know in which temple Lord Mahavir statue came on its own

The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, who gave the message of live and let live and non-violence is the ultimate religion, is being celebrated today.

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Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, has many temples across the country.

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The history of each temple is quite interesting.

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One such temple is situated on the Gopal Ji Ka Rasta of Jaipur, the Capital of Rajasthan.

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There is a legend about the temple of Lord Mahavir located on Gopal Ji Ka Rasta in Jaipur that the idol of the Lord Mahavir came here on its own.

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The bullock cart which brought the idol from Amer had stopped here on its own.

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Then a huge temple of Lord Mahavir was built here.

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Lord Mahavir Temple President NK Sethi and Minister Ashok Taksali tell that 200 years ago two idols were found in Jaipur's Amer temple.

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Then it was decided to keep both the idols on the bullock cart and leave the bullock cart without the charioteer.

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